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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to China from $1,673

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — SHA
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Tue 6/11
Tue 6/18
1 adult, Economy
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to China?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 51 days in advance to save up to 32% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 51 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Santa Barbara to China 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,496, or $1,624 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to China?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to China. Flights to China from Santa Barbara in April are about $1,510 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $933.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to CN?

When flying from Santa Barbara to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Santa Barbara to China flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to China specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Santa Barbara to China in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 7/1011:05 amSBA - PVG
2 stops38h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 7/1612:35 amPVG - SBA
2 stops31h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/6$2,247
Wed 7/101:01 pmSBA - PVG
2 stops34h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/175:00 pmPVG - SBA
1 stop18h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,569
Wed 7/1012:12 pmSBA - PVG
1 stop35h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/175:00 pmPVG - SBA
1 stop18h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,576
Wed 7/106:38 pmSBA - PVG
2 stops29h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/175:00 pmPVG - SBA
2 stops37h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,595
Wed 7/1011:03 amSBA - PVG
3 stops34h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/173:55 pmPVG - SBA
2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$3,731

Santa Barbara to China 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and China in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Santa Barbara to China in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 10/96:45 pmSBA - PVG
2 stops30h 00mLufthansa
Thu 10/1711:50 pmPVG - SBA
2 stops39h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,673
Thu 10/1012:15 pmSBA - PVG
2 stops35h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/175:00 pmPVG - SBA
1 stop33h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,740
Thu 10/1012:15 pmSBA - PVG
2 stops35h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/175:00 pmPVG - SBA
2 stops43h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,745
Thu 10/1012:30 pmSBA - PVG
1 stop35h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/175:00 pmPVG - SBA
1 stop33h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,747
Wed 10/96:45 pmSBA - PVG
2 stops30h 00mLufthansa
Fri 10/1811:50 pmPVG - SBA
2 stops39h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,748
Thu 10/106:45 pmSBA - PVG
2 stops30h 00mLufthansa
Fri 10/1811:50 pmPVG - SBA
2 stops39h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,823
Wed 10/912:15 pmSBA - PVG
2 stops35h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/185:00 pmPVG - SBA
1 stop33h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,901
Wed 10/912:30 pmSBA - PVG
1 stop35h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/185:00 pmPVG - SBA
1 stop33h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,908
Thu 10/1011:39 amSBA - PVG
2 stops37h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1612:35 amPVG - SBA
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,972

Find flights from Santa Barbara to China within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraShanghai Pu Dong

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/9

2 stops30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/17

2 stops39h 06m

$1,673

Santa BarbaraShanghai Pu Dong

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/10

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/17

1 stop33h 35m

$1,740

Santa BarbaraShanghai Pu Dong

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/10

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/17

2 stops43h 57m

$1,745

Santa BarbaraShanghai Pu Dong

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/10

1 stop35h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/17

1 stop33h 35m

$1,747

Santa BarbaraShanghai Pu Dong

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/9

2 stops30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/18

2 stops39h 06m

$1,748

Santa BarbaraShanghai Pu Dong

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/10

2 stops30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/18

2 stops39h 06m

$1,823

Santa BarbaraShanghai Pu Dong

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/10

2 stops37h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/16

2 stops32h 15m

$1,972

Santa BarbaraShanghai Pu Dong

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Wed 10/9

2 stops54h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/16

2 stops32h 15m

$1,981

Santa BarbaraShanghai Pu Dong

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/10

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/16

2 stops31h 38m

$2,247

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Deals found on 6/5

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to China

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Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,524 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to China?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to China. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to China for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to China for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just $1,673, but on average you can expect to pay $2,161.

  • What does SBA to SHA mean?

    This is defined as Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA). Codes like Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport (TAO), Shenzhen Airport (SZX) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to China that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to China flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Barbara to China with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to China flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to China that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to China offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to China?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to China flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to China flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to China flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to China (average of $1,220). Flying from Santa Barbara to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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